Who Am I

Daniel Green

Renaissance Man

I am a naturally inquisitive PhD Candidate at Bournemouth University. My areas of research include narratology and tools development. I have a background in programming and 3D art technologies. I love to teach and live to learn.

Python

HTML/CSS/JS

Technical

Maya

3ds Max

Illustrator

NUKE

Creative

Experience

PhD Candidate

Bournemouth University Sep 2017 - Now

Exploring structure of interactive narrative and creating new authoring methods.

Part-Time Lecturer

Bournemouth University Sep 2017 - Now

Teaching alongside my PhD in technical and creative subjects.

Technical Artist/Rigger

Q-Games Mar 2017 - Jul 2017

Bridging art and tech teams. Designing and developing internal custom toolsets. Shaders and effects. Rigging development and testing. All around Renaissance Man.

Part-Time Lecturer

Teesside University Feb 2015 - Feb 2017

Alongside studying a full-time Master's degree, I assisted in teaching various modules of which included 3D graphics programming, physics programming, Unity, Unreal Engine 4, team-based game jams, 3D modeling, games history, and research-oriented classes. These spanned games programming, design, and art pathways. I also created and lead MEL and Python scripting workshops for final year students.

Technical Artist

Vitei Apr 2014 - Dec 2014

I made tools for artists and ensure they can operate smoothly, looking for new technologies which can ease their job. I made tools to smooth the pipeline, too. I also sometimes created art. I sometimes programmed gameplay, sometimes graphics.

Researcher

ISCAS Jul 2013 - Sep 2013

A short-term research project at the Institute of Software Chinese Academy of Sciences. Developed a real-time solution for simulation, interaction, and separation of layers within multi-layered materials.

Education

MA Computer Animation and Visual Effects ‒ Distinction

Teesside University Feb 2016 - Sep 2016

Studied various aspects of visual effects. I chiefly focused on pipeline development, tools, rigging, modeling, and motion capture. There was also significant work in traditional compositing (camera operation, green screen, tracking, and so on) requiring the rapid familiarization of a number of industry-standard software packages and hardware. My thesis is available here.

MSc Computing ‒ PGC

Teesside University 2015 - 2016

Covered research methods, pattern-driven development, software engineering processes. This was a half-course resulting in a PGC.